Be Local

Mandatory mask rules coming to Calgary Aug 1st as @cityofcalgary council approves requirement in indoor public spaces . Get ready, and support local by purchasi...ng your mask with local businesses! Moonstone Creation Native Gallery and Gift Shop has beautiful designs Black Sheep Mattress Company features organic cotton Mañana Imports has a wide selection of patterns Allan David Bespoke provides style and comfort . The bylaw, which will require people to wear a face covering over their mouth, nose and chin, would apply to all indoor public spaces in the city, like malls and grocery stores, and on Calgary Transit, in taxis and Ubers. . Businesses will be asked to post signs notifying people of the rule, but will not be expected to deny service to those who don't wear masks, as there are exemptions. . The bylaw will not apply to children under age 2, people with underlying medical conditions that inhibit their ability to wear a mask, people who are eating or drinking, or people who are engaging in a fitness activity, among other exemptions. #yycstyle #yyclocal #yyclocalbusiness #yycnow #yycliving #yyccovid19 #supportyyc #buylocalyyc #yychealth #yychealthyliving #yyclove #yyctoday #yycbuzz #yycfashion #belocalyyc @cbccalgary @calgaryherald

Meet our newest Be Local Community Ambassador with a passion for food Rachel Han (@rachelhaneats ). This dedicated foodie loves to showcase delicious local eats across our city and we’re thrilled to connect with her. Make sure to tune in to our feed tomorrow as Rachel takes over our Instagram story! Here’s a greeting from Rachel, we’re so excited to learn more about her love of everything local: Hello Everyone! I'm Rachel, a local Calgary foodie. I started my instagram bac...k in 2017 to simply share my love of food. I never thought it would be anything more than that, but am so grateful for the wonderful and supportive foodie community! I love trying out local Calgary businesses and sharing all the best places to eat. During more normal times, I also love travelling and sharing the things I eat from around the world. When I'm not running rachelhaneats, I work as a project engineer during the day and take fitness classes like spin or boxing classes at night. I also love spending time with my friends and my puppy Ollie! #belocalyyc #supportlocal #eatdrinkandbelocal #yycfoodies

Be Local Ambassador @bresich here! I wanted to showcase an amazing organization, @true_buch Kombucha who true-ly (get it) do so much for our community Not only are they a Be Local member, but they are also a proud @mealshare partner! (Featured here: #Mealshare flavour of the month, strawberry lemongrass every time you get a fill, they provide a meal we’ll provide a youth in need!) On top of providing meals to youth in need, they also donate to @campfyrefly, @thealicesanc...tuary, @treeeraco, @aarcs and so many more! True Buch is the epitome of an amazing philanthropic, community-focused business! They are a great substitute for you tea or coffee drinkers, but also an awesome alternative to a pint! You can get your fills or order online through them, or other amazing #BeLocalYYC partners like @spudalberta or @blushlane

SUPPORT LOCAL Your #BeLocalYYC ambassador @bresich here! DYK @craftbeermarket is one of our @mealshare pals!? They support our buy one, give one initiative to provide meals to youth in need ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY Collectively, Craft has provided nearly 70,000 meals to youth in need On top of that, they have been selling merchandise, gift cards and apparel and donating the proceeds back to their staff to help them through this weird time! ... Also, if you haven’t checked out their new rooftop patio...I’d suggest you check it out! #SupportLocalYYC

Be Local ambassador @bresich here! I wanted to take a moment to highlight the wonderful nonprofit I work for - @mealshare! If you haven’t heard, @mealshare is a NFP aimed at ending youth hunger. Our organization partners with local restaurants and charities to provide simple healthy meals to youth in need! Just look for the #Mealshare branded menu item at a participating restaurant (like the @deanehouseyyc featured here!) and you’ll feel great knowing while you eat your meal,... you’ll also be providing one to a youth in need! We partner with solution based charities to help support youth in all aspects! In Calgary we are proud to partner with @bb4ck @calgarydropin and @boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary Best part? The @deanehouseyyc and their sister restaurant @rivercafeyyc are #Mealshare partners AND #BeLocalYYC partners! So remember to support local when you can, and enjoy tasty food like this

We’re so excited to introduce you to this week’s Be Local Community Ambassador, Breanne Sich (@bresich). Our Community Ambassador program is all about highlighting outstanding Calgarians who elevate the local community. Breanne is committed to ending youth hunger in Calgary through her work at @mealshare and she loves spending her spare time teaching spin, trying new restaurants and sipping local brews! Stay tuned as Breanne takes over our Instagram story tomorrow. . Here’s ...a bit more about Breanne Sich: . Breanne Sich is the VP of Marketing for @mealshare and for those of you who don’t know, @mealshare is a restaurant based program aimed at ending youth hunger! Mealshare partners with restaurants and charities to provide meals to youth in need through solution based charities! . Bre has always had a passion for community and supporting local - now more than ever! You can usually find her sipping on her favourite local craft beers and spirits downtown, teaching spin or hiit at one of her two studios (@passage.studios @corespinclub), volunteering at a local YYC organization, or dining out at a local (Mealshare partner of course!) restaurant! Regardless of the occasion, she will always go out of her way to support a friend, and a community member. Stay tuned to her channel to see how you can eat, drink and shop local (and most likely) incorporate a give back at the same time! #belocal #belocalyyc #calgarycommunity See more

Do you know any community focused businesses that should be a part of Be Local? Mention them here! Complimentary membership until July 31st. #BeLocalYYC #SupportLocalYYC

Local community champion and celebrated photographer Neil Zeller Photography has taken over our IG as a #BeLocalYYC Ambassador! Follow us on IG to find out why he likes to Be Local.

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First box goes on sale Sat July 4. Stampede Summer Party Box. Limited quantities. Details on how to get yours below.